Crazy press question

[mcorey]

I don't have a press but need one. Considering the expense of a basket press, I was thinking of something homemade or using something else.

With that in mind, would it be ok to use a brand new yellow mop bucket? Unless the plastic isn't good, I can't think of a reason why it wouldn't work to press? Thoughts?


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[richmke]

There is a post about using fermenting pails. Put one inside the other, with holes drilled on the inside pail for the juice. Be careful about the plastic you use. You want food grade plastic, or you risk undesirable chemicals leaching out.

 

[oregondabbler]

What volume are you going to process?

 

[mcorey]

300 lbs


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[sour_grapes]

I have seen reports of other people on here using a clean, sanitized mop bucket.

 

[sour_grapes]

Oh, it was both geek and GreginND who have done this. Here are some pix: http://www.winemakingtalk.com/forum/f60/what-would-you-do-39219/#post435773

 

[mcorey]

Great...thanks!


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[nicklausjames]

300 lbs? I would find a press on craigslist or pay someone to use theirs for the weekend. Got a feeling that "janitors" press would be a huge headache after 50 lbs or so.

 

[geek]

Oh, it was both geek and GreginND who have done this. Here are some pix: http://www.winemakingtalk.com/forum/f60/what-would-you-do-39219/#post435773

Or this cheaper option.....

http://www.winemakingtalk.com/forum/f6/home-made-wine-press-red-neck-styler-46665/

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[rhoffart]

I don't have a press but need one. Considering the expense of a basket press, I was thinking of something homemade or using something else.

With that in mind, would it be ok to use a brand new yellow mop bucket? Unless the plastic isn't good, I can't think of a reason why it wouldn't work to press? Thoughts?


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What part of the world do you live?

 

[mcorey]

Albany, NY, USA


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[nicklausjames]

I have a nice basket press for $250 in tarrytown ny. I think it's 1 - 2 hrs. Straight down 87. If you're interested I can send you pics.